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Benton

A town of 374 people in Grafton County, New Hampshire

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Conserved land82%25,111 of 30,789 acres

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About Benton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

1764Established

374Population

48.4 sq miArea

1,273 ftElevation

Benton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 374 at the 2020 census. Located in the White Mountains, Benton is largely surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. The town is crossed by the Appalachian Trail.

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Housing in Benton

$386K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Benton home is worth about $386,000, up 1.6% in a year, 25% below the New Hampshire typical home.

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